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CONS

VERDICT

A very solid endless runner that blends jumping and attacking with only a single tap. Locking the additional characters after making your initial choice may be a deal breaker for some.

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Like many children of the eighties, I have a certain favourable nostalgic lens when it comes to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. As an iPhone games reviewer, I have a certain malaise when it comes to the endless runner genre. Last month's review of Snoopy Coaster showed that an average game can be excused if one enjoys the license, but only slightly. TMNT: Rooftop Run poses the same question, but at least a sigh of relief can be breathed as this is an endless runner that is at least actually trying.

The intro of the game has the turtles playing videogames, when April busts in to inform them that the Krang army is invading the city. From here you get to choose your turtle, and choose carefully. Once you pick, the other turtles are locked behind a paywall of in-game currency. Luckily my choice wasn't hard at all, but not being able to switch when desired is a bit of a kick in the teeth, especially since this is a premium game, and the rate of coin collection is slow if you're being generous describing it.

The game itself is an endless runner with situational mechanics that all are carried out with a single tap. Want to jump and double jump? Tap. Want to execute a wall run off that billboard? Tap. Want to attack the foot clan? Tap. The actual attacking through is kind of triggered the way the homing dash works in 3D Sonic games. A targeting reticle will appear over the enemy, and a tap will home in on them, as your turtle dives towards them, executing a move. Throughout the game you are being chased by a Krang drone, and need to collect these green energy orbs to stay ahead of its paralysing beam that will signal a game over (as will a drop down from the rooftops). If you manage to fill that beam however, you get treated to a minigame of sorts that has you tapping on screen to execute a series of flashy attacks on incoming enemies. Completing this will give you a cash bonus (as attacking enemies is the only way to get cash), so it is in your interest to fill the bar as often as possible.

Along with the turtle unlocks, the store has game helping boost items as well as weapon and gear upgrades, all at a hefty price. When it comes to the presentation itself, the animations and overall look are top notch (as long as this latest incarnation of the character designs don't annoy you), and the sound is decent if for the caveat that the turtles only have a couple sound clips, and you will hear them over and over and over again, often in a single run.

So as endless runners go, TMNT: Rooftop Run gets a pass. Its balance of orbs verse attacking keeps the game interesting, and the game looks and plays well. Its paywall shenanigans are a problem however (and funnily enough, the game starts off with a warning that the real money options can be turned off in your settings), so really unless you're a fan of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles or a hardcore endless runner player, this could easily be overlooked.

Description

#1 App in 80 countries! You can play as Leo, Donnie, Raph, Mikey, or unlockable characters April and Casey Jones in this action packed combat runner with vehicle mode! Run, jump, fight and drive through New York’s endless cityscape as you rid it from the Foot Clan, Kraang, Dimension X and Baxter Stockman.

Collect energy orbs to unlock exclusive weapons, gear, and boosts that will keep you one step ahead of the Kraang ship. One-touch controls combine with ninja moves and shell shocking battles for an epic gaming experience. BOOYAKASHA!

FEATURES
*NEW! Stomp the Foot with the all new hockey mask wearing, butt-kicking vigilante, Casey Jones
*NEW! Shake off enemies while driving Casey’s motorcycle, the Chopper
*Drive the Shellraiser through the streets of New York during vehicle mode
*Jump ramps, crush obstacles and tap to shoot the garbage cannon at oncoming enemies
*Battle hordes of baddies including the Foot Clan, Kraang, Dimension X and Baxter Stockman
*Activate Turtle Time to fight up close in a slow-motion combat sequence
*Outfit the Turtles in exclusive Cyber and Stealth gear
*Upgrade with weapons, gadgets, and boosts like the Laserbot and Turtle Saver
*Unlock and play as the Turtles’ formidable canine foe Dogpound
*Earn rewards from the pizza time mini-game
* Test your skills with new in-game challenges

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: Rooftop Run collects personal user data as well as non-personal user data (including aggregated data). User data collection is in accordance with applicable law, such as COPPA. User data may be used, for example, to respond to user requests; enable users to take advantage of certain features and services; personalize content and advertising; and manage and improve Nickelodeon's services. For more information regarding Nickelodeon’s use of personal user data, please visit the Nickelodeon Group Privacy Policy below. Our Privacy Policy is in addition to any terms, conditions or policies agreed to between you and Apple, Inc., and Nickelodeon and its affiliated entities are not responsible for Apple's collection or use of your personal user data and information. Use of this app is subject to the Nickelodeon End User License Agreement. For users residing in the EU, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Rooftop Run may include the use of persistent identifiers for game management purposes and installation of this app constitutes your permission to such usage of persistent identifiers for all users on your device.

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zhnun4 years, 6 months ago

How do I track app because I really want this but I don't have any money.

TheAspieFox4 years, 6 months ago

You can't track an app via AppSpy (at least not to my knowledge). You'll just have to find another site/source that allows price tracking, or check back every once in a while. Though, the sidebar does list the occasional (recent) price drops on apps; I use it, personally, to find good deals and keep an eye out for others.

I also like the high prices in the store I gives my something to do and work for. I actually like the free to play games with the high prices in the store and even though this is premium I love the turtles so I will definitely buy it.

istako4 years, 7 months ago

Still waiting for my card to get fixed so I can get this. I'm pretty sure that the "locks onto your first turtle choice" is something good. I'd like it that way, it gives you something to go for. Plus, very few people actually want to play as all four turtles. I don't care for anyone other than Raph myself, so. But still, it would be awesome if they gave us Shredder as a playable character.